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as in supplement
something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else
with his practicality and her refreshing enthusiasm, they are perfect complements to each other
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as in to adorn
to serve as a completing element to
this silk handkerchief will complement your suit very nicely and give it a bit of dash
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Recent Examples of complement
Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
New Jersey has a tremendous young core that will be looking to get back to being a contender, a complement of young assets and draft picks, and a passionate fan base hungry for success.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
The company also pursued other content deals for programming that could complement its shopping offerings, like a deal to carry pickleball matches.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The programming lineup complements previously announced selections, including narrative and documentary feature films, exclusive screenings and world premieres, sneak peaks and red-carpet premieres.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
New Jersey has a tremendous young core that will be looking to get back to being a contender, a complement of young assets and draft picks, and a passionate fan base hungry for success.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
Each measurement complements the other.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
The company also pursued other content deals for programming that could complement its shopping offerings, like a deal to carry pickleball matches.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for complement
Noun
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Always check with your doctor before starting a new supplement, as these products can carry different risks for different people.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
17 Apr. 2026
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Most people optimizing sleep with supplements and trackers haven’t addressed this first.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And, despite exponential growth in capacity, the average hard drive’s life span remains just under seven years.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The trucking company believes the industry is experiencing a fundamental shift on the supply side of the market as capacity dwindles further and pricing dynamics improve.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Her look came adorned with red antlers and a person in a red bodysuit to hold her veil.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Phoenix Crown of the Druk Gyaltsuen (Dragon Queen) is made of silk brocade and adorned with phoenixes and other Buddhist motifs, Tatler Asia previously reported.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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How to style cowboy boots with a button-up Experiment with volume and dimension by styling cowboy boots with a pleated midi skirt and an oversized button-up.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
20 Apr. 2026
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To date, nearly 400 businesses and institutions, from retailers, universities, hotels and healthcare facilities to apartment property managers, now partner with the program, ensuring that even large volumes of mattresses are kept out of landfills.—
Dan McGowan,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This is the season to embrace perfumes that don’t overwhelm but rather float on the skin, enhancing your natural allure with every warm breeze.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
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The big story Last December, when Amazon pledged a massive $35 billion investment in India including for digitizing over 12 million small businesses and enhancing logistical infrastructure, the scale of the commitment seemed disproportionate to the market’s size.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rather, their job is simply to determine how much real estate – and, for some reason, private boats and airplanes as well – is worth.—
The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
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If TaxWatch is not your thing, then cruise the website of the real estate industry, a bulwark of the Republican Party.—
Steve Bousquet,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Schools across the Emirates were shuttered for weeks after the war began, shifting students to remote learning, prompting some parents, who CNBC has spoken with since the war began, to send children back to their home countries to complete the academic term at schools teaching in-person.—
Emma Graham,Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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After a mostly quiet game, Alexander-Walker had a critical steal late as the Hawks completed their stunning rally.—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Later in the video, the three of them gathered around the camera, trying drinks together and decorating more Easter eggs.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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The entire timepiece—the oval case, the dial, and the bracelet—is decorated with the Clou de Paris motif, which has appeared on Cartier watches and jewelry for over a century, but not quite like this.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Complement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complement. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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